Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts News

Le Méridien Dania Beach opens in Florida
Le Méridien Dania Beach at Fort Lauderdale Airport has opened. Taking cues from the brand’s mid-century design aesthetic, the top-to-bottom conversion of the property brings to life Le Méridien’s distinctive French heritage.

Sangmookda to lead Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Kanit Sangmookda will be responsible for all areas in the hotel including product development, financial performance, brand compliance and guest satisfaction.

Harish Gopalakrishnan, hotel manager, Le Royal Méridien Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai
Breaking Travel News speaks to Harish Gopalakrishnan, hotel manager at Le Royal Méridien Beach Resort & Spa in Dubai, about the hotel and how it feels to have taken the title of Middle East’s Leading Beach Resort at the World Travel Awards.

Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts expands in Shanghai, China
Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts is opening Le Méridien Shanghai, Minhang in the Hongqiao Hub of Shanghai. The hotel marks the third Le Méridien and the 34th property in the Marriott International’s fast growing portfolio in the city of Shanghai.

Harish Gopal Krishnan, rooms division manager, Le Royal Meridien
Harish Gopal Krishnan, rooms division manager, Le Royal Meridien, talks to Breaking Travel News as the property is recognised at the World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony 2016.

Le Méridien Versailles completes renovation
Le Méridien Versailles in Montréal has completed a comprehensive renovation of the intimate 108-guestroom hotel, including two penthouse suites; the debut of the signature Le Méridien Hub™, an innovative reinterpretation of the traditional hotel lobby into a social gathering place; and the unveiling of all new meeting and public spaces within the hotel.

Le Méridien makes debut in India
Le Méridien Mahabaleshwar Resort & Spa is set to open in Western India. Marking the first Le Méridien resort in India, the 122-room property is the Starwood brand’s ninth property in the country, further strengthening the Paris-born brand’s presence throughout India.

Le Méridien set to open in Batumi
Starwood’s Le Méridien brand will open in Batumi, the brand’s first location in the Republic of Georgia. Scheduled to open in 2018, the 110-room newly constructed hotel will showcase modern architecture and design within the iconic Batumi Tower, a mixed-use development project that also includes a casino and unbranded residences.

Le Meridien hotel opens in Columbus, Ohio
Ohio’s first Le Meridien hotel has opened in Columbus. Le Meridien Columbus, The Joseph is located in the city’s Short North Arts District. The new property, managed by Wischermann Partners, has 135 guestrooms and a 140-seat restaurant.

Le Méridien continues growth in India
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has confirmed the signing of Le Méridien Ahmedabad, a 200-room new build hotel slated to open in 2018. In addition to well-appointed, oversized rooms, signature amenities and personalized services, the hotel will also offer four restaurant and bar venues, including a signature all-day dining outlet and two specialty restaurants. Recreation facilities include a swimming pool and fully equipped fitness center.

Le Meridien returns to New Orleans
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide today unveiled designs for Le Méridien New Orleans, a milestone as the French-born brand prepares to return to the Crescent City by end of year. As part of the strategic conversion plan of the former W New Orleans, the property has now transitioned to the Hotel New Orleans Downtown for the remainder of its $29 million renovation.

Le Méridien Suvarnabhumi Resort set for September debut
Le Méridien Suvarnabhumi, Bangkok Golf Resort & Spa is set to make its debut in September 2014. Owned by Summit Windmill Corporation, the resort will be the first Le Méridien golf resort in Asia Pacific, with a professional course designed by golfing legend Nick Faldo.